03/31/2023
QSE index began yesterday's trading in green zone
At 10:00 am, Qatar Stock Exchange recorded transactions worth QR 55.061m, distributed among 21.527 million shares, with the implementation of 2536 transactions.
Planet SOS
03/29/2023
How the Saudi Green Initiative has moved from ambition to action, two years on
It has made a significant dent in its target of planting 10 billion trees across Saudi Arabia, chalking up 18 million to date.
03/28/2023
UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed review COP28 preparations
UAE is committed to its role as a global convenor
03/27/2023
Dubai Free Zones Council sets green economy as a key priority on its agenda
The Council affirmed its commitment to achieving the goals of D33 through several initiatives
03/24/2023
Saudi banks: $111.2mln investment by banks within its social responsibility in 2022
Banks have contributed directly and indirectly to achieve a positive impact, thanks to the systematic and clear plans included, which focused on the concept of sustainability in its three dimensions: social, environmental, and economic
03/24/2023
Saudi Arabia is on track to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
Saudi Arabia has allocated $80bln for water projects within the coming years as part of Saudi efforts to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
03/21/2023
UAE’s Masdar, Egypt’s Infinity JV buy full stake in Africa’s Lekela Power
The transaction makes Infinity Power Africa’s largest pure-play renewable power company
03/21/2023
COP28 could see move from negotiation to action, experts say
Annual climate change conference will be held in UAE later this year
03/17/2023
Saudi Arabia wins multiple awards for innovative projects at WSIS 2023
The achievement resulted from the endless support of the Kingdom’s leadership towards the ministry's systems in line with the goals of its digital transformation strategy 2030 under Vision 2030, noted Deputy Minister Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mishai
03/16/2023
Burgan Bank first in Kuwait to launch biodegradable cards
The card delivers on Burgan’s core objectives of its comprehensive strategy
03/13/2023
IFC Invests in First Green Bond in Jordan to Boost Climate Finance, Spur Growth
Jordan's first green bond will be fully compliant with the International Capital Market Association's green bond principles
03/10/2023
UAE climate change minister is new board member of country’s largest bank
Mariam Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mheiri is also the first female board member of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
03/07/2023
New UAE Governments Net Zero 2050 Charter to drive collective climate action
The charter was signed on the sidelines of the UAE Cabinet meeting held on March 6
03/01/2023
More GCC green energy projects set to tap into capital markets for financing, S&P says
Solar projects are 'more predictable' and carry lower operational risk than other power-generating assets, rating agency says
02/28/2023
GCC investments in renewables to rise as governments race to meet climate targets
Solar generation is preferred renewable technology as conditions are conducive, says S&P
02/23/2023
Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden and Bahrain’s Alba explore ways to strengthen cooperation in ESG
During the meeting, which also had the attendance of Alba’s executives and Deputy CEO Abdulaziz Al Harbi, both companies discussed the possibility of potential cooperation upstream and supply-chain opportunities.
02/21/2023
Energy industry’s methane emissions surge to near record despite supply concerns, IEA says
The sector accounts for about 40% of the total discharge attributable to human activity
02/14/2023
Saudi Tadawul Group signs deal to implement ESG framework in capital market
This was disclosed by the group’s CEO Khalid Al-Hussan on Monday.
02/08/2023
Sharjah Sustainable City wins top awards at prestigious International Property Awards in London
Awarded the 'Best International Sustainable Residential Development' and the 'Best Sustainable Residential Development Arabia'
02/03/2023
Abu Dhabi to deploy laser-based technology to measure vehicle emissions
The three-week study will detect and quantify emissions from moving vehicles in real time at six locations in Abu Dhabi